Those selected for these assistantship positions will work closely with the faculty in all aspects of the music education department, including classroom teaching, student teaching supervision, internship supervision, and working with researchers. Qualifications include superior interpersonal skills and a record of successful teaching. For full consideration, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials by November 1. Those interested in Music Education assistantship positions are encouraged to contact Dr. Tami Draves ([email protected]).

Voice

The graduate student(s) selected for this position may assist in applied and class voice instruction, diction, ensemble conducting, opera, and vocal area support. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Keyboard

Piano, Organ, or Collaborative, the graduate student(s) selected for these positions may assist in applied piano, organ, class piano, opera coaching, studio accompanying and additional support positions. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Flute

The graduate student selected for this position may assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Oboe

The graduate student selected for this position assists in support services in other areas of the Music Departments. Qualifications include a superior performance ability.

Clarinet

The graduate student selected for this position assists in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Bassoon

The graduate student selected for this position assists in support services in other areas of the School. Qualifications include a superior performance ability.

Saxophone

The graduate student selected for this position may assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

French Horn

The graduate student selected for this position may assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Trombone

The graduate student selected for this position assists in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Percussion

The graduate student selected will assist in all areas of percussion including keyboard, timpani, snare drum, and multiple percussion. Typical duties may include applied instruction, small ensemble coaching, conducing a percussion ensemble. Knowledge of jazz drumset and ethnic percussion is helpful. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Composition

The Composition Graduate Assistants will work closely with our composition faculty in all aspects of their program. This may include the electronic music studio, teaching composition classes, support work for the composition area, and working with the Contemporary Chamber Players.

Strings:

• Graduate String Quartet – Violin
• Graduate String Quartet – Viola
• Graduate String Quartet – Cello

Qualifications for the Graduate Sting Quartet include superior performance ability, string quartet or other similar chamber ensemble experience, orchestral experience including section leadership and public performance experience. Typical duties include Graduate String Quartet presenting one on-campus and two off-campus performances per semester, section leader of appropriate instrument in UNCG Symphony Orchestra (responsible for fingerings, bowings, sectionals, etc.) and possibly assisting in applied and small ensemble instruction.

Violin

The graduate student selected for this position will perform in the University Orchestra and assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Viola

The graduate student selected for this position will perform in the University Orchestra and assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Cello

The graduate student selected for this position will perform in the University Orchestra and assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Bass

The graduate student selected for this position will perform in the University Orchestra and assist in applied and small ensemble instruction. Qualifications include a superior performance ability and record of successful teaching.

Conducting:

• Orchestra
• Choral
• Band

The Conducting Graduate Assistants (Band, Choral and Orchestral) chose for these positions will have duties that may include conducting rehearsals and sectionals, assisting with or conducting a major ensemble, assisting or teaching conducting classes or other courses, and ensemble library work. Other assignments may include office work such as program notes, programs, and advertising.

Jazz

The graduate student selected for this position assists will assist professors with jazz music library maintenance, as well as grading and assisting in one or more undergraduate jazz classes. If the candidate has extensive performance experience he/she may be asked to coach one or more undergraduate jazz performance ensembles. Qualifications include experience in jazz performance, and acceptance into a graduate program in classical performance.

** Graduate students applying for other majors may also be eligible for assistantships in Music Studies if they meet the qualifications. **

Music Theory

The graduate students selected for these positions are often assigned to teach and tutor in the Freshman or Sophomore Music Theory and Ear Training sequence. Qualifications include a superior academic record, strong keyboard, vocal and aural skills, and advanced coursework in theory.

Applicants interested in a theory assistantship must contact Dr. Guy Capuzzo ([email protected]) to set up an interview with the music theory faculty.

Old Time Ensemble

The graduate student selected for this position will assist with instruction and administration of the Old Time Ensemble, including managing aural repertoire resources, assisting with ensemble scheduling, and supervising student groups at rehearsals and performances. Qualifications include experience playing old time, bluegrass, blues or other aural musical traditions.